Our Story

Where It All Began

Every adventure starts with a journey...

Bear Chase Brewing Company started out as just a crazy idea hatched by five close friends in the middle of 2017. Initially, the intention was to turn the historic homestead into a premier bed and breakfast lodge, and this quickly came to fruition. But, we also saw the property’s potential as a destination farm brewery unique in the Bluemont area.

We wanted to be one with the land, so we have re-purposed several parts of the property for our farm brewery, such as using the original farm barn as our Brew Barn for our beer production. We have utilized reclaimed timber throughout the property to use in our Taproom, as well as carved custom taphandles from different species of trees on our acreage.

From Our Farm to Your Glass

Bear Chase is currently growing hops, and plans to plant an orchard of fruit trees in the Spring as well as expand our hop fields to yield even more ingredients for our brewery. We will continue to utilize the brisk mountain water to create unique beers, and draw inspiration from our beautiful landscape.

For anyone who enjoys great craft beer and wants to spend quality time with family and friends, the picturesque views, mountain air, and natural beauty surrounding the newly completed Bear Chase Brewing Company Brew Barn and Taproom has no equal. With 35 secluded acres for guests to enjoy and explore, this is destination brewing at its best!

Meet The Team

Brewery Partners

Bear Chase Brewing Company was established by five longtime friends; each having a successful track record as entrepreneurs and business operators in a variety of professional fields. We are proud to offer, hand-crafted beer, delicious food, and good times for all who journey to Bear Chase. Cheers!

Charles Noll, Head Brewer

We are very fortunate to have Charles Noll join us in the capacity of Head Brewer. He brings over 20 years of head brewing experience in multiple business models and company stages. He has built startup breweries as a consultant, he has run several well regarded regional brewpubs, and worked as a brewer at large scale national distribution breweries – Harpoon. Charles will be immersed in Bear Chase and will have a share in the success of the business.

Chris Suarez, General Manager

Chris has been in the hospitality industry his whole life, and turned his focus more towards beer while he was in Denver Colorado as he picked up the hobby of Home Brewing. Chris has been able to travel the country and work in some great locations but found Loudoun County to be his home. Chris met his wife Karen in Loudoun County and they have a ball of hair Golden Retriever, Samson. Chris took one step on the property after hearing the dream from ownership and knew that he had found his new dream job.

Ben Goode, Caretaker/Property Manager

Ben is a carpenter by trade but wears every hat at Bear Chase Brewing Company. We were able to recruit him from Rust Manor where he worked as caretaker for almost 4 years. Ben is from Loudoun County, and when he had the chance to be a part of an up-and-coming Farm Brewery in Bluemont, he couldn’t say no. Although Ben has preferred to drink Coors light in the past, he is slowly growing in the craft beer world and now is a fan of our Helles Lager!

Where It’s Going

Bear Chase Brewing Company is quickly becoming a place where people come to enjoy some of Loudoun County’s best craft beer and have a great time with friends and family. Visit us soon! While you’re here, explore our beers, check out our upcoming events, or visit the taproom.

Bear Chase Brewing Company is Loudoun County, Virginia’s newest craft beer destination. Located on the same picturesque, wooded property as historic Bear Chase Manor, BCBC’s Brew Barn includes two complete brewing systems, a taproom for taste testing, and plenty of room for exciting special events or simply relaxing with a cold brew. At Bear Chase, it’s all about the experience.